County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Megan Foelber — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  Megan Foelber is a Democratic candidate for Carroll County Commissioner in Maryland's District 5. Raised on a Wisconsin family farm, she earned bachelor's degrees in secondary education and history. Moving to Maryland, she taught geography and American government before obtaining a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore. She also holds a Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. Foelber spent 17 years at the FDA, building operational programs and policy. A Carroll County resident since 2014, she was Associate Director of the local Diaper Bank from 2022 to 2024.

• Thomas D. Gibson — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  Thomas D. Gibson, also known as Tommy, is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5 of Carroll County, Maryland, in the 2026 elections. A Sykesville resident, Gibson is a married father of two young children. His campaign platform emphasizes maintaining safe neighborhoods by fully supporting local law enforcement and opposing sanctuary policies. Gibson also prioritizes empowering parents in education by pushing back against state overreach. Furthermore, he strongly advocates for fiscal responsibility, pledging to oppose new taxes, cut waste, and balance smart growth to protect rural communities.

• Susan W. Krebs — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  A native of Maryland, Susan W. Krebs is a Republican serving as the County Commissioner for District 5 in Carroll County. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore in September 2025 to fill a vacancy, Krebs brings decades of experience to the board. Prior to this role, she served twenty years in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2023, representing Districts 9B and 5. Her public service career began in 1998 on the Carroll County Board of Education, where she later served as President. Professionally, Krebs has worked as an accountant and financial consultant after earning a degree in business administration from Towson State University.

• Alan Grasley — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  Alan Grasley is a Republican candidate for Carroll County Commissioner in District 5, Maryland. Professionally, Grasley works as a printed circuit board designer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. A long-time resident of Sykesville, Maryland, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to local government by serving multiple terms on the Sykesville Town Council. On the council, he has been a steadfast advocate for fiscal responsibility, public safety, and community development. In addition to his civic duties, Grasley is active in his community as a leader with the local Knights of Columbus.